Part of Eve Duncan, book 30
First published 2023
Archeologist Riley Smith approaches forensic sculptor Eve Duncan with an impossible request. She needs Eve's expertise for a dangerous expedition to a remote Southeast Asian island. Eve initially refuses. Traveling across the world into treasure hunter territory falls outside her usual work reconstructing faces from skulls. But Riley's description of an isolated island guarding ancient secrets captures Eve's imagination. Riley ventures to the island alone, dodging ruthless treasure hunters who kill without hesitation. She discovers the perfectly preserved remains of a female warrior buried in time. This extraordinary find gives Riley the leverage she needs to convince Eve to join the mission. Together, the two women work to unlock the mystery surrounding this ancient life. Riley then makes a discovery that goes beyond their original quest. She finds something alive that could rewrite history itself. Now she must escape the island and survive long enough to reveal her world-changing find.
Genres: adventure, mystery, archaeology, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unlikely-allies
Setting: Southeast Asia, Remote Island
343 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central Publishing